To help you make the most of the freezing process. Here are some important tips:
• The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the plate;
• The freezing process lasts 24 hours. No more food to be frozen should be added during this
period;
• Only freeze fresh and thoroughly clean food;
• Prepare food in small portions so that it can be quickly and completely frozen and to make it
possible later to thaw only the required amount
• Wrap food in aluminum foil or aluminum polyethylene foil and make sure the packages are
airtight;
• Do not allow fresh and unfrozen food to touch food that is already frozen, thus avoiding an
increase in the temperature of the latter
• Lean foods store better and longer than fats; salt reduces the shelf life of food storage;
• Ice water, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly
cause severe burns; it is advisable to display the date of freezing in the freezer compartment.
• It is advisable to display the freezing date on each individual package to allow removal from the
freezer compartment in a timely manner.
• It is advisable to display the freezing date on each individual package so that you can keep track
of the storage time.
Tips for storing frozen foods
To get the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• Ensure that commercially frozen food products were properly stored by the retailer; make sure
that frozen foods are transferred from the store to the freezer in the shortest possible time; do not
open the door frequently or leave it loger open than absolutely necessary.
• Once thawed, foods deteriorate rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Tips for fresh food refrigeration
For best performance:
• Do not introduce hot foods or liquids evaporate in the refrigerator.
• Do cover or wrap food, especially if it has a strong flavor.
HELPFUL HINTS
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